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rosent76

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How many valence electrons do the halogens possess?
 
  A) 5
  B) 6
  C) 2
  D) 1
  E) 7

Question 2

Describe an atom and what it is made up of according to modern atomic theory.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

An atom is made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. The nucleus contains protons (positively charged particles) and neutrons (neutral particles) and is where most of the mass of an atom comes from, but is a tiny fraction of an atom's volume. The nucleus is surrounded by negatively charged electrons, the same number as there are protons in the nucleus. An atom is therefore neutral overall.



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